Maui Vacation Spots

You could literally visit any place in Maui and have the vacation of your life. However it does pay to do a little research before leaving so you can plan the Maui vacation spots that you really want to visit.

You may love the beaches or rainforests or volcanoes. Depending on your hopes for your vacation, there are a variety of spots you can visit in Maui. We will touch the surface on some of the more spectacular locations for your Maui vacation.

West Maui

This is the major tourist location in Maui. There are many hotels, resorts, golf courses, shops and everything that caters for tourists. Lahaina a nice old town, which was a whaling port, is now flourishing with art galleries, shops, restaurants and lots of fun and entertainment.

You'll also find popular Kaanapali and Kapalua here. Kaanapali which is famous for its white sand beaches and upscale hotel rerorts and Kapalua is known for its Golfing experience, the Plantation course is the most challenging and most well known, which also hosts 'The Mercedes Championship' every January.

South Maui

Southern Maui is growing fast and is quickly becoming another tourist hub. Kihei contains many resorts and great beaches for visitors. Wailea and Makena are other really nice areas in the south or Maui.

If you're after a great snorkeling spot then try Honolu'a Bay located in Maui's north. This marine reserve is considered one of Maui's best snorkeling spots. Makulei'a Bay is also another top snorkeling location with lots of colorful fish.

From north to south and east to west, Maui presents travelers with an astounding array of choices when it comes to vacation spots. You'll have a great time whichever you choose and if you are staying long enough, you can visit them all!

East Maui

This is the quiet part of Maui. To reach here you'll have to take a road trip from Kahului to Hana, usually described as the Road to Hana, it's a 52 miles journey, which is a great experience as you drive past natural beauty such as huge waterfalls right near the road, freshwater pools, black sand beaches and luscious green valleys all around.

In Upcountry Maui you'll find Kula which contains Maui's only winery Tedeschi Vineyards. Pukalani and Makawao are fairly large communities here. Upcountry Maui is considered to be the foothills of Haleakala and is a rural residential location but great for a peaceful vacation.